In defense of a non-causal account of reasons explanations

Journal of Ethics

Volumn 12, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 229-237

  Ginet, Carl ^a  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Explanation of action; Intentional action; Non causal explanation; Reasons for acting

Indexed keywords

EID: 53149115200     PISSN: 13824554     EISSN: 15728609     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10892-008-9033-z     Document Type: Article

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